The Heart Truth Delaware Background Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the US Delaware ranks 43rd of 50 states in coronary heart disease mortality for women (2007 National Women’s Law Center Report Card)

The Heart Truth Delaware: Is the professional education component of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute The Heart Truth, a national campaign on women and heart disease, in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health Provides continuing medical education, trainings and online tools for primary care physicians and nurses on heart disease risk prevention, management and assessment in women Supports providers with clinical and patient education materials, referral guide and statewide resource directory for women with cardiovascular risk factors This program is a part of the professional education component of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s "The Heart Truth” a national campaign on women and heart disease, in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health.  Provides continuing medical education, trainings and online tools for primary care physicians and nurses on heart disease risk prevention, management and assessment in women Supports providers with a referral guide and statewide resource directory for women with cardiovascular risk factors 2

Women in Delaware: Heart Disease Mortality, 2005 US 172.3/100,000

Women Across Delaware: Heart Disease Mortality, 2003-2005

Cardiovascular Risk Factors Cardiovascular risk factors among Delaware women compared to US women, 2009. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Cardiovascular Risk Factors DE Women US Women Ever told had high blood pressure 27.5% 27.8% Ever told had high blood cholesterol 36.9% 36.2% Current Smoker 16.6% 16.7% Report a diagnosis of diabetes 8.4% 8.2% In past month, did not do any physical activities 23.6% 25.6% Adults who reported being overweight or obese 55.2% 56.5% Do not eat 5 or more servings of fruits or vegetables per day 72.0% 72.3%

Hypertension among Delaware women compared to US women, 2001-2009 Hypertension among Delaware women compared to US women, 2001-2009. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

High cholesterol among Delaware women compared to US women, 2001-2009 High cholesterol among Delaware women compared to US women, 2001-2009. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Current Smoking among Delaware women compared to US women, 2001-2009 Current Smoking among Delaware women compared to US women, 2001-2009. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

The Heart Truth Delaware Professional Education Website: www.HeartTruthDelaware.org Online Community Resource Guide Clinical tools Patient education Free e-CME Schedule of local professional education events Health news updates Information for healthcare providers, including links to resources discussed in this presentation, are available at this site. Also included are links to web-based CME, and resources for health care professional educators, including slide sets and problem-based learning and standardized patient cases. 9